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minimal ingredient banana bread

Minimal Ingredient Banana Bread


  • Author: Odessa
  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 1 standard loaf (about 8 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This guide offers simple and delicious minimal ingredient banana bread recipes using just 3 to 5 ingredients. Perfect for quick, easy, and flavorful baking!


Ingredients

Scale

For a basic 3-ingredient banana bread recipe:

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 box of yellow cake mix (or self-rising flour)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with no lumps.
  3. Add Eggs and Cake Mix: Crack the eggs into the mashed bananas and stir well. Then, add the cake mix (or self-rising flour) and mix until fully combined.
  4. Bake: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!

 

Notes

  • Banana Ripeness: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots for the best results
  • Cake Mix Substitute: If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can make your own by using 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 ¼ teaspoons of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  • Add-ins: You can easily customize this recipe by adding ingredients like chocolate chips, chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), or dried fruits such as raisins. Fold them in gently after mixing the batter.
  • Baking Time: Ovens may vary, so start checking your bread at the 40-minute mark. If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
  • Storage: The banana bread can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, refrigerate it for up to 4 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the loaf)
  • Calories: ~210 calories
  • Sugar: ~16g
  • Sodium: ~300mg
  • Fat: ~6g
  • Saturated Fat: ~1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: ~35g
  • Fiber: ~2g
  • Protein: ~4g
  • Cholesterol: ~40mg